Delhi Police have dismantled a major international cyber fraud syndicate using illegal 'SIM Box' technology to defraud people through digital arrest scams and fake investment schemes. Two individuals have been arrested, and the investigation revealed links to handlers in Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries.
Two men wanted in connection with a murder case were apprehended in Delhi's Rohini area after a police encounter. The suspects were shot in the leg during the arrest. The case involves a gang rivalry and a previous arrest was made in Bihar.
Delhi police deployed over 35,000 personnel for the Cockroach Janta Party protest.
A gym trainer, Vijay Kumar, was shot dead in south Delhi's Aya Nagar. Police suspect personal enmity and are investigating a possible link to a longstanding village rivalry. The incident involved multiple gunshots and occurred after the victim was called out of a gym.
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of 20,000 in connection with a dowry harassment case.
Delhi Police arrested three men, Navdeep Goyat, Bunty, and Sandeep, with 1.279 kg of charas allegedly procured from Himachal Pradesh for sale in the national capital. The arrests were made near Yashobhoomi T-point in Dwarka on October 27, following an intelligence-based operation. The accused planned to sell the contraband in the Delhi-NCR region. One of the accused, Navdeep Goyat, has 17 previous criminal cases, including murder.
Two men, including a cafe owner, were arrested in Delhi for allegedly extorting Rs 26,000 from a customer lured on a blind date via a dating app. The victim was pressured to pay an inflated bill at the cafe and threatened until his father transferred the money. Police are searching for the woman involved in the alleged racket.
Delhi is under an unprecedented security clampdown with 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed, 45 metro stations shut, and mobile internet suspended in parts of the city, as authorities deny permission for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
AISA national president Neha Bora was released at the Narela Industrial Area police station after being picked up during the organisation's protest march towards Jantar Mantar, with AISA members alleging procedural violations during her detention.
A Delhi court has granted bail to Rukhsana, accused of luring a minor boy into selling narcotic substances. The court noted that the recovered drug quantity was "intermediate," making stringent bail conditions under the NDPS Act inapplicable. Rukhsana, in custody since September 22, was granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 25,000 with conditions to prevent tampering or influencing witnesses.
A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, prompting police to deploy additional forces and arrest several individuals.
Gurugram police have arrested Anmol Arora, 27, from Firozpur, Punjab, in connection with the alleged molestation of a woman at Cyber Hub, DLF Phase-2. The incident was reported on October 22, and the arrest was made on Monday following an investigation.
Delhi Police have dismantled multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing a large number of cylinders and apprehending several individuals involved in the illicit operations.
A Delhi court has convicted a woman, Asma, under the NDPS Act for possessing over 2 kg of ganja, rejecting her defence that the contraband was planted by police. The court found the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, with the matter now listed for arguments on the quantum of sentence.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 individuals and detained more than 8,000 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a major crackdown on cybercrime.
Delhi Police have identified two men suspected of attempting to set a house on fire in Adarsh Nagar, with arrests expected soon. The incident, which caused no injuries, is being treated as arson without provocation.
A 31-year-old man, Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, was found murdered in a Gurugram drain, allegedly over a financial dispute. His family claims Gurugram police recovered and cremated his body without informing them, despite him being reported missing in Delhi. Two former colleagues have been arrested in connection with the murder.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police in Gurugram on Saturday, prior to a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police had denied permission for the protest, leading to increased security and preventive detentions across the capital.
Two unidentified motorcycle-borne men fired bullets at the house of a Dubai-based businessman in Pitampura, northwest Delhi, on Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, as the businessman had received threats from the jailed gangster in 2021.
Delhi Police have apprehended the cousin of a man stabbed to death during an armed robbery, along with other accused and a juvenile. The cousin allegedly tipped off assailants about the victim's cash movements. The police used extensive CCTV and ANPR analysis to trace the culprits, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash. Three other accused remain at large.
The UN human rights office expressed concern over mass detentions during protests in Delhi on Saturday, urging India to respect peaceful assembly rights and release detainees. India rejected these concerns as "misplaced" and "unwarranted interference." The protests, organised by the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded electoral reforms and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list manipulation, which the Election Commission and BJP deny.
Delhi Traffic Police booked 269 people for drunk driving during a special night checking operation across the city. The operation, conducted over three hours, involved local police and PCR units. This is part of an ongoing campaign against driving under the influence of alcohol.
A new political outfit, the 'Lal Hit Janata Party', has emerged in Delhi, staging a counter-protest against alleged abuse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attacks on police.
Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly running a cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 3.60 crore. The accused used mule bank accounts and a social media application to defraud victims. The investigation revealed links to an international cyber fraud network and training in Cambodia.
Delhi Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals, one previously deported, for alleged involvement in human trafficking and illegal stay in India.
Congress MP and dismissed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has moved a local court seeking anticipatory bail in a sexual harassment case. JNU dismissed Akoijam in October over allegations from at least 11 female students, leading to an FIR by Delhi Police. The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed JNU's termination decision, with the case listed for hearing in January.
Delhi Police have detained a 41-year-old woman, Sonia, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act for alleged drug trafficking.
Delhi Police have arrested 204 people and taken preventive action against 973 individuals under 'Operation Aaghat' ahead of the Holi festival. The operation targeted habitual offenders, bootleggers, drug peddlers, and other miscreants across the southern range of Delhi.
Delhi Police Special Cell arrests two alleged shooters of the Himanshu Bhau gang in Maharashtra. The accused were wanted in multiple criminal cases, including a firing incident in Delhi.
A 35-year-old driver, Sandeep, died on Tuesday after being stabbed multiple times following an alleged dispute over asking for "extra choley" from a street vendor in Nihal Vihar, outer Delhi. The vendor, Chintu Gupta, has been arrested, and murder charges have been invoked after Sandeep's death. Sandeep's father alleges more people were involved and seeks justice, while police continue their investigation.
Delhi Police have arrested two women from Uttar Pradesh, Radha and Babita, suspected of transporting firearms used in the attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The arrests, made at New Delhi Railway Station, are part of a larger investigation into the firing, which Mumbai Police attributes to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Families of the arrested women claim their innocence.
Delhi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder case in Shalimar Bagh, following a knife attack on two teenage brothers at a school.
Delhi Police has implemented a comprehensive multi-layered security system for the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, deploying 15,000 personnel, 200 paramilitary companies, and over 500 CCTV cameras. The arrangements aim to ensure maximum security for visiting dignitaries while minimising public inconvenience, with extensive coordination across agencies and states, and robust measures at the main venue, Bharat Mandapam.
A 38-year-old Anganwadi worker, Manisha Dabas, was shot dead at her shop in Sultanpur Dabas, Delhi. Police swiftly arrested her cousin brother-in-law, Vicky Dabas, within four hours of the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest strained family relations as a possible motive.
Two men accused of attempted murder in Delhi's Chhawla area were arrested after a shootout with police. The accused, Rocky and Sumit, were allegedly involved in an attempted murder on April 17. During the arrest, Rocky opened fire at the police, who retaliated, injuring him.
Delhi Police have arrested a woman with 12 previous criminal involvements and her alleged bodyguard in Narela, recovering heroin worth Rs 2 crore and over Rs 7.93 lakh in cash. The accused, Parvati and Vikaas Kumar, were apprehended following a raid, with Parvati known for her extensive history under the NDPS and Excise Acts and for allegedly using children in drug sales. An investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of their drug network.
Delhi Police arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian national in Rohini and seized over 100 grams of cocaine worth approximately 1.25 crore.
Delhi Police are searching for six suspects involved in a Rs 25 lakh hostage-cum-robbery in Golf Links. The suspects, aided by a domestic worker, are believed to have fled the city in a light grey SUV after detailed planning and recce.
Delhi Police arrested over 60 people in Rohini during a four-day anti-crime drive targeting organised and street crime, recovering illegal arms, illicit liquor, and stolen property.
Jaipur police arrested a man with counterfeit currency notes worth Rs 3.45 lakh, primarily in Rs 500 denominations, ahead of Diwali. The accused, Shahbaz Khan, allegedly procured the fake notes from Old Delhi for circulation during the festive season. An investigation is underway to uncover the source and other members of the racket.
